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Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.

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An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone.

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An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.

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Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.

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We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

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Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!